Bangkok Post – BoT considers guarantees for SMEs

February 21, 2024

PUBLISHED : 21 Feb 2024 at 05:34

People discuss financial deals at the SME D Bank booth at a Money Expo. Ms Suwannee says banks have become more prudent when granting SME loans because of higher credit risk in this segment amid economic uncertainties.

The Bank of Thailand is studying the possibility of launching credit guarantee schemes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to broaden their access to bank loans.

Assistant governor for the supervision group Suwannee Jatsadasak said the…